Software Upgrades Will Fix Transmission/Cold Start Problems on Volvo S60

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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Problem overview

Erratic shifting from the automatic transmission and cold start issues can sometimes be corrected by software upgrades to the engine and transmission control modules.

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Volvo S60 vehicles with this problem

6 model years affected

Average mileage: 107,769 miles

(21,000 - 190,000)

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Software Upgrades Will Fix Transmission/Cold Start Problems on Volvo S60

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